Mountain Meadows

Mountain Meadows is a historic site with rolling hills and grasslands in Washington County. The grounds feature memorial monuments, informational plaques, and interpretive programs that help visitors understand the location.

The location gained significance in 1857 when over 120 members of the Baker-Fancher wagon train lost their lives. This event shaped regional history and led to the site's later designation as a National Historic Landmark.

The site documents through monuments and plaques the relationships between settlers, Native Americans, and religious communities during territorial Utah. Visitors can explore how these different groups coexisted and interacted in this region.

The grounds are open year-round and feature informational plaques throughout the site. Guided interpretive programs are available to help visitors learn more about what happened here.

The landscape has changed significantly since the 1800s due to erosion and lower water tables. What were once extensive grazing lands have transformed into the terrain visitors see today.

Location: Washington County

GPS coordinates: 37.47540,-113.64290

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10